
Israeli Charoset Recipe
Israeli charoset recipe has been a first Passover tradition that even the kids love, making this holiday preparation a family favorite for religious celebrations. This traditional preparation represents essential Passover symbolism while being delicious enough to appeal to all family members. The kid-friendly nature ensures that traditional holiday foods can be enjoyed across generations. This first Passover connection shows how certain recipes become integral parts of family holiday traditions. The beloved status among children demonstrates how traditional Jewish foods can be both meaningful and delicious for maintaining cultural connections through cooking.

I have been making this charoset since my first Passover. Even the kids love it!
Ingredients
2 apples, cored and quartered
3 bananas, broken into chunks
1 cup dates, pitted
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 orange, zested and juiced
lemon, zested and juiced
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons white sugar
⅓ cup dry red wine
2 tablespoons matzo meal, or as needed
Directions
Blend apples, bananas, dates, walnuts, orange zest and juice, lemon zest and juice, cinnamon, and sugar in a food processor until chunky. Transfer apple mixture to a bowl and stir in wine. Gradually stir matzo meal into apple mixture, adding enough to soak up the wine; chill in refrigerator.
Cook’s Note:
Substitute peanuts for walnuts if eating kitniyos.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
185 | Calories |
8g | Fat |
29g | Carbs |
3g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 10 | |
Calories 185 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 8g | 10% |
Saturated Fat 1g | 4% |
Sodium 2mg | 0% |
Total Carbohydrate 29g | 10% |
Dietary Fiber 4g | 16% |
Total Sugars 18g | |
Protein 3g | 6% |
Vitamin C 13mg | 14% |
Calcium 33mg | 3% |
Iron 1mg | 4% |
Potassium 333mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.